54002 Modern Earth-Tone Turkish Kars Rug, 08'01 x 10'04.
In this mesmerizing, hand-knotted wool modern Turkish Kars rug, the boundless creativity of Anatolian craftsmanship is elevated to a work of poetic minimalism, where every symbol, line, and space resonates with meaning. At the heart of the composition lies a commanding, stylized medallion—its form both architectural and celestial, rendered in elegant, nuanced tones of beige. This central emblem, reminiscent of a crown or sacred compass, anchors the piece with timeless sophistication, evoking ancient cosmologies and spiritual landscapes carved in stone. Framed by floral rosettes and abstract guardians, the medallion draws the viewer inward into a visual mandala—a canvas of expression where memory, myth, and geometry converge in captivating balance.
Stretching outward from this sacred center, the field transforms into a lozenge lattice—a network of interconnected diamonds that seems almost woven by time itself. This pattern, far from being merely ornamental, offers a metaphysical framework for balance and containment. Like a trellis for symbolic growth, the diamond matrix suggests order, intention, and the fertile alignment of life’s forces. Muted beige spandrels gently fold in from the corners, forming a subtle inner sanctuary. Within them, V-shaped motifs hint at flowing water, bird paths, or the eternal duality of sacred feminine and masculine energy. The geometry is deliberate, its stillness echoing the refined poise of ancient Anatolian temples—offering a sense of earthy luxury that speaks through simplicity and form.
Encircling the field is a bold and enigmatic border, where the semiotic power of Turkish village weaving is on full display. Goz motifs—protective eyes—and ovoid glyphs line the perimeter like vigilant sentinels, symbolic guardians against misfortune and the malice of unseen forces. Comb motifs—tokens of union, fertility, and family legacy—appear with rhythmic grace, offering a blessing of continuity and protection. Flowing V-shapes, timeless symbols of womanhood and domestic vitality, weave through the border’s edge with gentle cadence. These motifs are not merely decorative but deeply rooted in Anatolia’s exclusive symbolic lexicon, passed down in wool like an oral manuscript—a quiet luxury of tradition that speaks through abstraction and repetition.
This modern Kars rug is not a mere object—it is a precious, one-of-a-kind masterpiece of cultural expression, where artisanship becomes a language and every motif a word in a story older than memory. Its restrained, earth-toned palette imbues it with a modern and relaxed sensibility, while its symbolic density reveals the soulful refinement of a woven philosophy. With its timeless silhouette, esoteric language, and meticulously structured design, this woven wonder offers not just aesthetic appeal but an immersive experience—an invitation to dwell in symbolism, to walk across mythology, and to live among stories that blur the lines between object, art, and cosmology. In a world of mass production and fleeting trends, this Kars rug stands apart—exclusive, artisanal, and eternally significant.
- Abrash. Antique Wash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Turkey.
- Measures: 08'01 x 10'04.
- Pile Height: 0.26 of an inch.
- Date: Brand New. In-Stock.
